States of Matter Flashcard

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and fills the space of its container.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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Ice changes from a solid to a liquid (water).

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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Water changes from a liquid to a solid (ice).

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What is an example of a solid?

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A rock.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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Water.

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What is an example of a gas?

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Air.

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How do solids feel?

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Solids can feel hard or soft, but they always have their own shape.